Questions tagged [census-records]
For questions about records produced by governments through enumeration and collection of information about a population. Use this tag in conjunction with the relevant country and date tag.
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Looking for a specific ED in the 1950 U.S. Census (by searching a specific street's name)
I am looking for a ED in the 1950 U.S. Census. The name of street is 94 Second Ave Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.
Using the Steve Morse’s One-Step Webpages here is was able to narrow it down to ED ...
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Confirming the correct location of Curragh and the associated French Furze Camp
This question relates to the 1921 Census entry as discussed for William Henry Baker here:
Does the 1921 English "Army" Census records include the "Soldier Number"?
In the ...
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Does the 1921 English "Army" Census records include the "Soldier Number"?
I used this search to locate this record in the 1921 census:
I am specifically interested in this entry because it says Army. I looked a little more at the article The British Army overseas in 1921 ...
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1921 Census and noting name different in Ancestry
I use Ancestry for my family tree and consistently for all women I have then with their maiden surname.
I have a case where on her birth certificate it was:
Fanny Priscilla Selby
On the 1921 census ...
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What is the connection between Campbell and Ayr? [duplicate]
So I have at long last established the birth of my wifes Great Grandfather (Alexander Campbell Harries). (see: Finding records of professional athlete and trainer who married 1911 at Cardiff, Wales?).
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Irish birth in Cork 1835
My 3x great grandfather was born in Mallow, Cork in 1835 and became a seaman. He apprenticed in Padstow, Cornwall until 1850 and then worked on ships mostly out of Liverpool where he had a family and ...
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What is note ("Line 25 - Confidential Report") on 1950 Census page
On a page of the 1950 Census this is written in the top margin: (Notes - Line 25 - Confidential Report)
What does this refer to? Does it mean that some of the information requested was not provided ...
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Browsing 1950 Census
Using the government website. After I have found somebody with a search, I sometimes want to browse other nearby pages. The neighbors sometimes reveal clues. I can't figure out how to do this.
https://...
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Source record URL, linking to a line in a 1950 Census Population Schedule P1?
Via Search | 1950 Census, I've found some ancestors in the newly released 1950 Census data. Yay! As usual, they are recorded in a Population Schedule P1 page.
As a good researcher, now I want to ...
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Finding people in the 1950 Census without using the index
How can I find people in the 1950 US Federal Census, before the index is created, or afterwards if I can't find them via the index?
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United Kingdom 1921 census example forms and guidance
I'm preparing for the release during 2022 of the UK 1921 census records (England & Wales, Scotland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). [Note: there was no census taken of Northern Ireland ...
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Locating Birth Certificates in Spain using Census Info
I want to try and obtain accurate details about my Great Grandparents birth (ie. obtain certificates) on my Grandfathers side. My mother has provided photos of them to me and told me a bit about them.
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Reading occupation in 1860 US census record
Below is an excerpt from an 1860 US Census record for Wheeling, (West) Virginia.
What is the occupation listed at the bottom?
The first letter looks like an M, and the last three look like 'der'. ...
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Was this common usage of "mother-in-law" in late 19th century in US census?
I have been researching my great-grandfather in US records and the 1880 census of his household referred to a middle-aged woman with different last name living in the household as his "mother in ...
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What is the house number on this 1891 Census record?
Here is a census entry for Mary Ann Brown in 1891.
I notice in the transcription that it says 61 East Street. On the image though it looks like this:
I no longer have access to view the images on ...
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Could this date refer to a divorce on the 1939 register?
Here is the time line for my grandmother:
I know that she got divorced from my late grandfather sometime after I was born. So 1972 is a guess.
But I noticed this additional information of the 1939 ...
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Deciphering correct birth place for 1901 census entry
I am slightly confused about a place on a 1901 England Census entry.
Class: RG13; Piece: 1946; Folio: 29; Page: 1
Snippet:
I am interested in:
Emily Smith
What I have transcribed is Milson, ...
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Other "Indian Territory" besides Oklahoma?
I've got a girl in the 1900 Census living with her father and step-mother.
The father, Charles, as far as I can tell, always lived in the Atlanta region (born 1867 in Carrollton, almost due west to ...
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Where was Robert Brown at the time of this 1911 Military Census?
Here is a record on Ancestry from a 1911 military census enumeration.
Sharing link from Ancestry to the image.
Original link to the record page (may need subscription or 'registered user' account to ...
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Trying to find Kina Rd in Toronto
The 1921 Census of Canada indicates family members lived at 536 Kina Rd, Toronto South District, District #133, Sub-District, Ward 4. I can't find this street.
Was it renamed or has it disappeared or ...
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Census- Records column 30 [duplicate]
Ancestor was born in 1832 England, lived in Minneapolis Ward 13. Column 30 ..what is the meaning of
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What is this immigration year symbol on a 1900 US Census in St. Joseph County Indiana
The Instructions for Enumerators of the 1900's us Census states:
Citizenship
148. Column 16. Year of immigration to the United States.—If the person is a native of the United States, leave the column ...
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GRO and Other Data - How to Provide Access via my site?
I notice that some sites give access to Census returns, GRO records (for the UK) etc eg this one has a long list of databases you can search https://www.familyrelatives.com/post_search.php.
Does ...
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Baby recorded on 1911 census – but born a month after the census?
Got a bit of a puzzle –
I have found a baby, born 7 May 1911, who seems to be recorded on the 1911 census in rural Nottinghamshire, England. But the census was taken on 2 Apr 1911. How is this ...
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Is there an online site where all Prussian and German Census can be found?
Like a bad beginner I had come across one census taken of the town called Angloh Germany in the Kirchham area in Passau region I believe. Anyway I long lost that link. I was hoping to see what family ...
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Looking for this Fryer family in further records
I am currently researching the Fryer family and am trying to see if I can another Fryer family in Chester to mine.
The family in question is found on the 1841 census in Chester, Cheshire at George ...
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Where in Handbridge is / was the Rook or Rock?
On the 1841 census, Frances Potter was living in Handbridge, Chester, and the place is listed as "Rook" or "Rock". I have been to Handbridge many times but have never come across this place before.
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What does un mean in the column for immigration year on the 1920 US census?
What does un mean in the column for immigration year on the 1920 United States census? Other people have a year entered.
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Schedule Number on 1911 census [closed]
How do I find the house number I have a schedule number from the 1911 census but I would like to know the house number.
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Are there populations with comprehensive genealogies for most members?
Are there any human populations for which comprehensive genealogies (or just pedigrees) have been compiled? eg researchers compile genealogy data in their study of a island population.
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Why would a family misspell their surname?
I found a family on the 1861 England census that I could be related to.
However, when I look at the New GRO Index I find a different situation. It seems like the family said that their name was ...
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Adoption records in 1871 based on census info
I have just stumbled over the fact that my Great x 3 Grandmother remarried a Charles Chant.
My Great x 2 Grandfather Henry is listed along with his sister Fanny as step children.
Does this mean ...
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Why can't I see 1861 / 1871 census entries on Freecen website when I can see them on Ancestry website?
According to Ancestry there are two potential census entries (1861 and 1871) for Martha Coke:
I don't have a paid subscription so can't view these documents. What I don't understand though is why I ...
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Dealing with different birthplace and names of parents in England?
I am researching my 2x great-grandmother.
(Ann) Norah O’Brien
BIRTH ABT 1860 • St Pancras, Middlesex, England
DEATH 16 JAN 1923 • Exeter, Devonshire, England, United Kingdom
Her life has been quite ...
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Historical Census and Authenticity
I am wondering if anyone knows of cases of where a household might have claimed a member even if they did not live there? For example, I am looking at an individual in New Hampshire in 1850, but there ...
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Reading place-names in 1906 Denmark Census image?
This question has been split off from Reading religion column in 1906 Denmark Census image?
Can anyone assist me to finish off reading the details of this 1906 Danish census?
The image is from ...
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Reading occupation in 1906 Denmark Census image?
This question has been split off from Reading place names in 1906 Denmark Census image?
Can anyone assist me to finish off reading the details of this 1906 Danish census?
The image is from ...
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Reading religion column in 1906 Denmark Census image?
For ease of answering I have split this question into 3 separate questions.
Can anyone assist me to finish off reading the details of this 1906 Danish census?
The image is from FamilySearch who cite ...
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Why is my ancestor missing from the New GRO Index - England?
I found my 2x great-grandmother on the 1901 and 1911 censuses.
Norah O'Brien
Abt 1861 or 1866 St Albans
1901 census
https://www.ancestry.ca/sharing/16562936?h=72ff1d&utm_campaign=bandido-...
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What does M mean in the 'Free or Slave' field in the 1850 US Federal Census Mortality Schedule?
What does 'M' mean in the 'Free or Slave' field in the 1850 US Federal Census Mortality Schedule?
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Similar info on death info, but a different middle name shown
Whilst researching the family of my Great Grandfather, Frederick Williams, I learned from the 1901 England and Wales Census that he had a younger sister, born in 1899. Her name was Margaret Amy ...
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Finding households in the 1926 census of Prairie Provinces?
The 1926 Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces (including Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan) has been released to the public.
I can’t find some relatives and their neighbours south of Tompkins.
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Missing Enumeration District/Families in the 1920 U.S. Census
Edit: The enumeration district for Kennady Township was 0017 and 40-19.
I believe there is an enumeration district that was missed in the 1920 census that contains a few of my ancestors and their ...
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Why might ancestors be missing from 1926 Canadian census?
My great-grandparents came to Canada from Romania. They travelled by boat (arrived Halifax Jan 1924) and then took the train to Saskatchewan to become farmers.
They stayed with a cousin around the ...
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Cannot find an immigrant in the 1860/70 US Census
In the US Census from 1860 and 1870, I am looking for a German immigrant named Gustav Adolf (or Adolph) Neumann, born October 27, 1824 in Leipzig, Saxony (Sachsen), Germany, who immigrated to the ...
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Explaining unknown person found in family listing in 1940 Federal Census of Iowa?
the 1940 federal census record for my dad's family is 100% accurate for the entire family - names spelled correctly, ages correctly listed - for 2 parents and their 4 children. But the census also ...
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Father and Son on Same Tax List
A father (for instance James Sr) is on the same tax list in Kentucky with three young men (James Jr., Joseph and William) with the last surname, who could be his sons or nephews. James Sr is listed ...
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Travelling to Romania to explore family roots?
I will be traveling to Romania this spring for about a 2 week stay. Aside from enjoying the tourist side of things, family history exploration will be a priority. I will have a Romanian tour guide ...
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Finding records of professional athlete and trainer who married 1911 at Cardiff, Wales?
I have a marriage certificate for my wife's great Grandfather.
According to the certificate, he was born about 1885. He signed it as "Alexander Campbell Harris". He stated that his father ...
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Where to find 1911 sub-districts in order?
I am trying to work out which of two death records in Wakefield registration district is my ancestor.
To do this I need the subdistricts listed in the order they come on the census.
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